
Vehicle Overview
The Ram 1500 light-duty pickup truck enters its sophomore season this year following its 2013-model-year redesign. It maintains a focus on class-exclusive features like an eight-speed automatic transmission and the available RamBox cargo management system and air suspension. Certain versions seat up to six people. The Ram 1500 competes against the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra.
New for 2014
A new turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6 engine is available for the Ram 1500. Dubbed EcoDiesel, the V-6 makes 240 horsepower and 420 pounds-feet of torque and teams with a heavy-duty version of the eight-speed automatic transmission that's offered in gas V-6 trucks. Also new for 2014 are front parking sensors.
Exterior Highlights
- Choice of three cab styles, three box lengths
- Trademark big-rig styling with variety of grilles offered
- 17-inch wheels; 20- or 22-inch wheels available
- Available LED daytime running lights, LED taillights
- Available spray-in bedliner
- Dual exhaust tips with V-8 engine
- Available fog lights
- Available RamBox storage bins in cargo box
- Available four-corner air suspension
- Available running boards or tubular side steps
- Available rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Available active grille shutters for improved aerodynamics
- Available power sunroof
Interior Highlights
- Dash-mounted rotary-knob gear selector in place of console or column shifter
- Vinyl, cloth or leather upholstery
- Available power front seats
- Available heated front seats, rear seats and steering wheel
- Available ventilated front seats
- Manual air conditioning; dual-zone automatic air conditioning available
- Available 7-inch screen in instrument panel
- Available power-adjustable pedals
- Available 8.4-inch touch-screen for media system, climate controls and navigation, when equipped
- Available Bluetooth streaming audio
Under the Hood
- Base 3.6-liter V-6 engine makes 305 hp and 269 pounds-feet of torque
- Available 5.7-liter V-8 engine delivers 395 hp and 410 pounds-feet of torque
- V-6 runs on regular gas or E85 ethanol; V-8 runs on regular gas
- Available turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6 produces 240 hp and 420 pounds-feet of torque
- Rear- or four-wheel drive
- Six- or eight-speed automatic transmission
Safety Features
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags
- Antilock brakes
- All-speed traction control
- Electronic stability system with electronic roll mitigation and trailer-sway control
- Available integrated trailer brake controller
- Available front and rear parking sensors
- Available backup camera






